thesaint sfc Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 I work for a computer company in Sussex, f*ck me is it quiet at the moment! The phones are barely even ringing. This has been going on for about 3 weeks now. Anyone else finding their work extremely quiet? I've booked a 2 week holiday because it's so quiet - boredom is killing me.
Hatch Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 yes. today. very quiet. but been working like a ***** since christmas.
saintjay77 Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 (edited) I work at a Zoo doing IT so Lion's roaring and Gibbons screaming and kids shouting aside....... No actually I have been run off my feet and its not even summer yet when it gets bloody busy here!!! No money to spend but plenty of projects to be done gives me plenty to do. Your place must have too many staff Edited 9 March, 2011 by saintjay77
SuperMikey Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 It's sod's law that work dies down as soon as the weather starts getting nicer.
Liquidshokk Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 Yes. (no if boss is reading) In IT too and does seem unusually quiet. Hope it's not because people aren't renewing their contracts :-S
scotty Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 yes. today. very quiet. but been working like a ***** since christmas. this. It has gone a bit quieter than usual lately, but tbf I'm not broken hearted about that (as long as it doesnt last too long, of course....)
Dimond Geezer Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 Yes very. I'm in the construction industry & haven't filled a timesheet with more tha 60% productive time since before christmas. Saintsweb, facebook, minesweeper & solitaire are my only 'entertainment'.
trousers Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 Also in IT and, yes, a slower than usual start to the year.
Deppo Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 why would you book time off when it's quiet? That's the best time to be in. You don't want to come into work when it's all busy. You've got it back to front, you young idiot. Then again, I wouldn't know too much as I've been living off an inheritance since I was 18
Mattio Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 yes ****ing bored, spending all my time on here and facebook at the moment
scotty Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 why would you book time off when it's quiet? That's the best time to be in. You don't want to come into work when it's all busy. You've got it back to front, you young idiot. Then again, I wouldn't know too much as I've been living off an inheritance since I was 18 speaking of inheritances, did you leave me that wheelchair?
Saint-scooby Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 Started up a new venture last November, I am already subbing jobs out, as from tomorrow morning I will be in manic mode until this time next week.. I just wish fuel prices were lower, its now getting expensive. Saying that there are a few days a week when the phone does not ring.
Clapham Saint Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 What a fantastic thread! Could all posters also include a contact number for their finance director please. Thanks, CS
OldNick Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 Im in the luxury end of retailing and that is always the first to hit the buffers. Still doing ok but it is like pulling teeth getting people to agree to buy.
Deppo Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 Im in the luxury end of retailing. Shelf stacker in Waitrose?
OldNick Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 Shelf stacker in Waitrose? you should be on Mastermind you got it with just one clue, Im really a quality controller at the door of Waitrose and when i see you coming I put up the sign 'No riff raff' to stop you soiling the carpet again
Window Cleaner Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 I work for a computer company in Sussex, f*ck me is it quiet at the moment! The phones are barely even ringing. This has been going on for about 3 weeks now. Anyone else finding their work extremely quiet? I've booked a 2 week holiday because it's so quiet - boredom is killing me. Ah right quiet as in lack of commercial activity rather than a silent environment....no then,but it's awfully silent most of the time.
Hatch Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 We are looking to finish a deal next week. Our first one since May 2010.
hamster Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 Im in the luxury end of retailing and that is always the first to hit the buffers. Still doing ok but it is like pulling teeth getting people to agree to buy. If you can find me a nice old Pembroke with a three quarter length drawer I might throw you a nifty (delivered of course)
LGTL Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 It always busy in the Refinery, you would never think there is/was a big recession, it's just money no object continuously. Saying that, i'm only temporary until July and I don't really do too much, but the money is great. Lovely.
hamster Posted 9 March, 2011 Posted 9 March, 2011 ....and, NO,I am not experiencing a quiet period at work ATM and neither do I expect this to change in the foreseeable future. Pleased for those who are though.
OldNick Posted 10 March, 2011 Posted 10 March, 2011 If you can find me a nice old Pembroke with a three quarter length drawer I might throw you a nifty (delivered of course) i said the quality end. You should find one quite easily they are out of favour at present, although the drawer length is a tad un-usual
Andy_Porter Posted 10 March, 2011 Posted 10 March, 2011 I have two big jobs ahead of me, a kitchen and a fencing job. Then a handfull of smaller 1-2 hours jobs (tv mounting, stuck door etc) and a couple of 1-2 days jobs. That's about usual really. Have priced up three large jobs so would be nice to get one of those in at some point. Am in the middle of getting my website re-designed by a professional so should hopefully generate some more business.
Deppo Posted 10 March, 2011 Posted 10 March, 2011 I have two big jobs ahead of me, a kitchen and a fencing job. Then a handfull of smaller 1-2 hours jobs (tv mounting, stuck door etc) and a couple of 1-2 days jobs. That's about usual really. Have priced up three large jobs so would be nice to get one of those in at some point. Am in the middle of getting my website re-designed by a professional so should hopefully generate some more business. I think the poster called Junction 9 is in a similar line of work to you and he's always quite busy - often from work that people on here have PM'd him about. He fixed a dishwasher for me once. A good lad, decent price etc. His ears are VERY large though.
TopGun Posted 12 March, 2011 Posted 12 March, 2011 Energy remains busy. My PR company is actively dealing with one biomass plant proposal (not Southampton), seven wind farm proposals, two gas-fired power station proposals and a general pro-wind public campaign in mid-Wales.
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 12 March, 2011 Posted 12 March, 2011 hope you've got a licence! Yup that's £511 if yo want to have the radio on at work. Thank you for helping small business Gordon and dave
Scudamore Posted 12 March, 2011 Posted 12 March, 2011 I work for a computer company in Sussex, f*ck me is it quiet at the moment! The phones are barely even ringing. This has been going on for about 3 weeks now. Anyone else finding their work extremely quiet? I've booked a 2 week holiday because it's so quiet - boredom is killing me. There's nothing better than being made redundant through your company going bust the day before you're due to go on holiday.
hamster Posted 12 March, 2011 Posted 12 March, 2011 /\ Sorry to hear that Scu. Try not to dwell and other doors always open, it's the law.
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